Oct 12 2008
remember
I took a refreshing autumn walk today around the pond behind our house.
The path was laden with clover and I recalled an verse of the Qur’an that I had read only an hour before: “Who has made for you the earth, like a bed, and has made for you roads therein.”
The clover was so soft beneath me that I took light steps; nonetheless I saw tiny flies and little bugs jump up as my feet trampled their world. How amazing it is that I have the right to do this to them.
I saw butterflies jump from leaf to leaf in patterns that made no sense to me. I admired them for their flight and their journey and I envied the ease with which they flew.
The water was still and peaceful and when the wind blew, there were tiny ripples. A crane stood in the shallow part looking out with such dignity and grace. Where did it come from and why was it there?
The stunning red, yellow and orange leaves on the trees were whispering that change is a part of life. The landscape remains and its features are transformed.
I walked slowly at times, taking the time to connect with the ground I walked on. Because I thought, there’s nothing on this earth that’s guaranteed, except that we have a little ground beneath our feet to stand on at this moment. and one day, that ground itself will crumble beneath us.
Asma Maryam Ali
Subhanallah, I was telling Rehan just a couple of days ago about the pool in your house.. (but that was your old house right?) Then mummy and I talked about the day we all had spent at your place
I hope all is well, I miss you a lot.
Take acre
I left a comment here, hope you received it!
salaam my dear dear humairah!
i miss you a lot too. i’ve been thinking about you and wondering when you’re coming here. i’m thinking of taking a trip to alberta in december so please let me know if you’ll be here.
thank you so much for your comments. do you get notifications about my blog? i’m so touched when i get comments from you because it means that you’re still in touch. i’m sorry that i’ve been out of touch.
we moved in june of ‘07 to our new place. i’ll show you a couple of pics via facebook.
i love you!
asma